Granola vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Granola and General Mills Cheerios
- Granola has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, General Mills Cheerios has more Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 368% more.
- Granola has 9 times more Vitamin B2 than General Mills Cheerios. Granola has 0.87mg of Vitamin B2, while General Mills Cheerios have 0.1mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Sodium
-48.3%
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Copper
+55.8%
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Calcium
+1115.2%
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Iron
+796.5%
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Magnesium
+67.6%
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Phosphorus
+111%
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Potassium
+198.1%
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Zinc
+117.3%
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Selenium
+43.9%
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-48.3%
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Copper
+55.8%
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Calcium
+1115.2%
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Iron
+796.5%
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Magnesium
+67.6%
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Phosphorus
+111%
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Potassium
+198.1%
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Zinc
+117.3%
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Selenium
+43.9%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin E
+273.8%
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Vitamin B2
+770%
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Vitamin B6
+70.7%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin B12
+77.3%
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Vitamin A
+115.5%
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Vitamin D
+61.9%
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Vitamin C
+260%
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Vitamin B1
+74.6%
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Vitamin B3
+105.6%
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Vitamin K
+38.5%
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Vitamin E
+273.8%
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Vitamin B2
+770%
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Vitamin B6
+70.7%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin B12
+77.3%
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Vitamin A
+115.5%
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Vitamin D
+61.9%
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Vitamin C
+260%
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Vitamin B1
+74.6%
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Vitamin B3
+105.6%
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Vitamin K
+38.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+10.5%
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Protein
+39%
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Fats
+18.1%
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Water
+46.6%
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Other
+135%
Equal in Carbs - 73.23
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
5.7 g
Carbs:
80.9 g
Water:
3.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
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2.82 g
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Carbs
+10.5%
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Protein
+39%
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Fats
+18.1%
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Water
+46.6%
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+135%
Equal in Carbs - 73.23
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+52%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.376
Saturated Fat:
1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.6 g
Saturated Fat:
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.432 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+52%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.376
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 73.9g | 63.83g |
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| Protein | 8.7g | 12.09g |
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| Fats | 5.7g | 6.73g |
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| Carbs | 80.9g | 73.23g |
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| Calories | 389kcal | 376kcal |
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| Starch | 57.37g |
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| Fructose | 0.09g |
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| Sugar | 28.3g | 4.36g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 9.4g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 401mg |
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| Iron | 3.7mg | 33.17mg |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 114mg |
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| Phosphorus | 228mg | 481mg |
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| Potassium | 215mg | 641mg |
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| Sodium | 257mg | 497mg |
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| Zinc | 7.7mg | 16.73mg |
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| Copper | 0.6mg | 0.385mg |
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| Manganese | 3.547mg |
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| Selenium | 17.3µg | 24.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1531IU | 3299IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 459µg | 990µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.43mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 82IU | 136IU |
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| Vitamin D | 2.1µg | 3.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 6mg | 21.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.76mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.87mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.2mg | 20.967mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 4.08mg | 2.39mg |
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| Folate | 816µg | 714µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 6.77µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.418mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.91mg |
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| Lysine | 0.366mg |
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| Methionine | 0.178mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg |
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| Valine | 0.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.261mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.39g | 1.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5g | 2.376g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.6g | 2.432g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
322%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
296%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.94g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.